PSHE and SRE

PSHE (Personal Social and Health Education)

PSHE is a core area of learning and curriculum for all learner of the curriculum at Brookfields School.

It allows pupils to acquire and develop necessary life skills at a level appropriate to their needs and learning style. For pupils in the Early Years, Key Stage 2 and the 6th Form, the emphasis is upon developing skills though a cross-curricular approach in all areas of school life.

This approach is also used in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, but pupils here will have increased access to discrete timetabled PSHE lessons, including Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) and Careers Education (Pathway to Employment).

PSHE also supports and encourages our pupils to learn and use a number life and independence skills at a level appropriate to their needs and learning styles. The development of these skills is delivered through our wide range of subjects and opportunities such as our Town Training programme, Social Skills, Food Technology, Social Skills, Work Related Learning to name but a few. For pupils in Key Stage 4 and 6th Form, the acquisition of Independence Skills is tracked through SILSAF (Secondary Independent Living Skills Assessment Framework)

SRE (Sex and Relationship Education)

SRE is another core subject at Brookfields School. Our SRE programme aims to do the following:

Present information in a sensitive, balanced and objective manner

Allow students access to individual sex education and relationships as and when their physical, emotional and social development dictates

Promote and develop self esteem

Encourage the development of appropriate behaviour in their family and community

Empower pupils by teaching and supporting them how to make informed choices and decisions

Enable pupils to protect themselves

Give opportunity for discussion in a safe environment

Parents are notified of the content of the SRE lessons before the course begins. They are able to request to speak to the teacher or Head of PSHE about the content and the resources that are going to be used.

Parents have a right to withdraw their son or daughter from all or part of the PSHE Sex and Relationships Education programme, but not the National Curriculum science aspects of reproduction.

Are there any needs that the school does not support?

Yes, there are. We are not able to support pupils who have SEMH, SEBD or young people who do not have a learning difficulty.

Do I have to live in West Berkshire for my child to attend the school?

No, you do not have to live in West Berkshire. Currently, we have pupils who live in West Berkshire, Reading, Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Hampshire, Slough and Bracknell.

Does my child need to have a Statement or an EHCP to come to the school?

Yes, your child will need to have a Statement or an EHCP.

How do I arrange a visit to the school?

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

How do I contact the school?

Please call the school on 01189421382. You can also email the schools office on office@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk

Brookfields School
Sage Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6SW

Please note: If you are using SATNAV travelling to the school, please use this postcode RG31 6GG.

If I want my child to attend Brookfields School, what should I do?

We would encourage you to visit Brookfields School as well as other schools in the area so that you are able to make an informed choice. If you think that Brookfields School would be right for your child, you will need to contact your Local Authority to inform them of your decision. We are not able to admit pupils to the school with out agreement from West Berkshire Local Authority and the Local Authority who publish your child’s Statement/EHCP.

As a school, we have to be sure that we are able to meet your child’s needs, that have the provision to meet those needs, an appropriate peer group for them and also a space within that peer group.

What happens on a snow day?

Every effort is made to keep the school open during bad weather, but in the event of the weather conditions deteriorating beyond what is manageable and safe, the Headteacher may make a decision to close the school.

If we have to close the school at short notice, transport companies will be informed and a recorded message will be left on our telephone system (0118 9421382). You will also be able to get an update by listening to these local radio stations such as Radio Berkshire on 94.6 MHz, 95.4 MHz, 104.1 MHz, 104.4 MHz & DAB

What is the age range of the school?

The ages of 3 through to 19 years old.

What special needs does the school support?

The primary need of pupils who attend the school is a learning difficulty, either moderate, severe or a profound and multiple learning difficulty. Pupils may have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, a physical impairment or a sensory impairment.

Where can I find out more about the work of the school?

We hope that you will find what you are looking for on our website. You can also find out about the school from our website West Berkshires Local Offer. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the school.

Where can I get a school uniform?

The school uniform can be purchased directly from the school. If you would like to place an order, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

Where is the school located?

Brookfields School is part of West Berkshire Local Authority and is located in Tilehurts, Reading, Berkshire.

Who do I call if my child is sick?

If you need to report your child absent please call the school office on 0118 942 1382.